Legal Definition and Related Resources of Condemnation
Meaning of Condemnation
Sometimes used to indicate proceedingsj for taking property by right of ’eminent domain. In Admiralty. The sentence of a competent tribunal which declares a ship unfit for service. This sentence may be re-examined and litigated by the parties interested in disputing it. 5 Esp. 65 ; Abb. Shipp. 4. The judgment, sentence or decree by which property seized and subject to forfeiture for an infraction of revenue, navigation, or other laws is condemned or forfeited to the government. See “Captor.” The sentence or judgment of a court of competent jurisdiction, that a ship or vessel taken as a prize on the high seas was liable to capture, and was properly and legally captured and held as prize. In Civil Lawf. A sentence or judgment which condemns some one to do, to give, or to pay something, or which declares that his claim or pretensions are unfounded. In Criminal Law. The word is used In this sense by common-law lawyers also, though it is more usual to say “conviction.” 3 Bl. Comm. 291. It is a maxim that no man ought to be condemned unheard, and vnthout the opportunity of being heard.
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Condemnation Legal Definition
The legal process by which real estate of a private owner is taken for public use without the owner’s consent, but the owner receives “just compensation”.
Synonyms of Condemnation
(Blame), noun
- accusation
- animadversion
- ascription
- attack
- castigation
- censure
- charge
- chastening
- chastisement
- chiding
- complaint
- condemnatio
- criticism
- denigration
- denunciation
- deprecation
- derogation
- disapprobation
- disapproval
- discountenance
- discredit
- disdain
- disfavor
- disparagement
- dispraise
- execration
- expostulation
- impeachment
- implication
- imputation
- incrimination
- inculpation
- invective
- objection
- objurgation
- opposition
- rebuke
- recrimination
- reprehension
- reprimand
- reproach
- reprobation
- reproof
- repudiation
- stricture
- vilification
- vituperation
(Punishment), noun
- conviction
- disciplinary action
- exaction of penalty
- execration
- finding of guilty
- guilty verdict
- infliction
- judgment
- justice
- penalization
- penalty
- punishing experience
- punishment
- punition
- retribution
- retributive justice
- sentence
(Seizure), noun
- abrogation
- acquisition by right of eminent domain
- appropriation
- arrogation
- assumption
- commandeering
- compulsory acquisition
- confiscation
- deprivation
- dispossession
- distraint
- distress
- divestment
- expropriation
- forced sale
- forcible seizure
- foreclosure
- impounding
- impropriation
- municipalization
- nationalization
- prehension
- takeover
- taking of property for public use
- taking possession
- Associated Concepts: condemnation of land for public use
- condemnation proceedings
- reverse condemnation
- title by condemnation
United States Tax Concept of Condemnation
The seizure of property by a public authority for a public purpose. The taking of private property by a government agency for public use with compensation for its owner. Tax on gain realized on many conversions may be deferred.
Meaning of Condemnation in the U.S. Legal System
Definition of Condemnation published by the National Association for Court Management: The legal process by which the government takes private land for public use, paying the owners a fair price.
Concept of Condemnation in the context of Real Property
Alternatives definitions of Condemnation: (1) The taking of private property for public use. Consent of the owner is not required but fair compensation must be paid. See also: Eminent Domain. (2) Declaring property unfit, usually for violations of health and/or safety codes.
Concept of Condemnation in the context of Real Property
Alternatives definitions of Condemnation: (1) The taking of private property for public use. Consent of the owner is not required but fair compensation must be paid. See also: Eminent Domain. (2) Declaring property unfit, usually for violations of health and/or safety codes.
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